RIDGECREST, CA

Desert Empire FG. 64 FHU back-in sites. (D & W $10 if not staying in the CG.) $30, age 65+ $25. $350/mo. From S China Lake Blvd, just N of Walmart you will see a 4′ x 8′ sign announcing the FG & RV Park. This is at W Bowman. TR (E), follow to S Richmond Rd (1 blk past stop sign at Gateway Blvd). If you miss W Bowman, just continue to Upjohn St & TR (E) to S Richmond Rd. Well signed. 520 S Richmond Rd. N 35.61186 W 117.6475. Dirt rds/pads. Fits all but the largest rigs. A little over fee criteria but no other listing with FHUs for many miles. Excellent Verizon. Also lg dirt pkg lot w/ long-term residents along outer border. Ed Daniels #100730 Jan 11. Last updated by Bill Garmire #85439 Apr 15.

Wagonwheel staging area, Spangler Hills OHV Area (BLM). Toilets. Free. 14-day limit, generally not enforced. Go ~9 mi E of town on SR-178, TR (S) on Trona-Red Mountain Rd, go ~6 mi. From the S on US-395, at the town of Red Mountain (just S of Johannesburg), go 11 mi N on Trona-Red Mountain Rd. 35.57315N 117.5514W. Easy pkg both close to & far from Trona Rd. 2-wheel drive vehicles fine. Lg open desert areas w/ lg rock formations. Elev 3300′. Ground rock covers very hard driving surfaces. Little sand. Verizon 4G 2-3 bars. Also see CA, JOHANNESBURG. Tom Deakins #107818 stayed Apr 15.